Does the Victron 12.8V 200Ah Smart LiFePO4 Battery come with a built-in BMS?

While this battery features integrated cell balancing, it does require a compatible external Victron Battery Management System (BMS) to function correctly. You will need to purchase a BMS separately, such as the smallBMS, Smart BMS, or Lynx Smart BMS, depending on your specific charging equipment and loads.

How can I check the health and status of my battery while off-grid?

The Victron 12.8V 200Ah Smart LiFePO4 Battery has built-in Bluetooth connectivity. By using the VictronConnect app on your smartphone or tablet, you can monitor individual cell voltages, battery temperature, and alarm status without needing direct physical access to the battery.

How does this lithium battery compare to a traditional lead-acid battery for my campervan?

This LiFePO4 battery is significantly more efficient, offering 92% round-trip energy efficiency compared to roughly 80% for lead-acid. It is also more rugged; unlike lead-acid batteries, it doesn't suffer from sulphation if left partially charged, and it can save you up to 70% in both space and weight.

Can I connect multiple Victron 200Ah batteries together to increase my storage?

Yes, this battery supports both series and parallel configurations. This allows you to expand your energy storage to meet your specific needs, provided you follow Victron's installation guidelines.

What is the expected lifespan of the Victron 12.8V 200Ah Smart LiFePO4 Battery?

This battery is designed for long-term use and is rated for 2,500 cycles at 80% depth of discharge. Under these specified conditions, it will retain at least 80% of its nominal capacity.

Victron 12.8V 200Ah Smart LiFePO4 Lithium Battery – BAT512120610

Name: Victron 12.8V 200Ah Smart LiFePO4 Lithium Battery – BAT512120610
SKU: BAT512120610
Price: 687.0 GBP

£687.00

Tax included.

Product info

Victron LiFePO4 Battery 12,8V/200Ah Smart (BAT512120610) – With integrated cell balancing – Can be parallel and series connected – Bluetooth app available to monitor cell voltage and temperature Why lithium-iron-phosphate? Victron LiFePO4 Battery 12,8V/200Ah Smart.

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The Victron 12.8V 200Ah Smart LiFePO4 battery provides 2,560Wh of nominal energy storage. It is ideal for campervans, motorhomes, boats and off-grid solar installations.

With integrated cell balancing and Bluetooth monitoring, this lifepo4 lithium battery combines high capacity with easy access to vital data.

Designed for compatible Victron systems, this 12v lifepo4 battery suits installations requiring efficient energy storage for regular off-grid use.

Please note: This battery requires a compatible external Victron Battery Management System (BMS), purchased separately. Integrated cell balancing does not replace the need for a BMS.

Efficient 12.8V 200Ah Smart LiFePO4 Power

Lithium iron phosphate technology offers excellent cycling performance and 92% round-trip efficiency. This helps you maximize energy from solar panels.

Unlike lead-acid options, a lifep04 battery does not suffer from sulphation when operated at a partial state of charge. This is vital for varying power consumption.

Choosing a lifepo4 battery 12v 200ah ensures reliable performance for your leisure system and long-term durability.

Built-In Bluetooth Monitoring

Use the VictronConnect app on a compatible smartphone or tablet. You can view individual cell voltages, battery temperature and alarm status.

This victron lifepo4 battery 12 8v 200ah smart allows you to check cell balance and identify potential issues without needing direct battery access.

Key Features

200Ah Capacity: This 200ah battery provides 2.56kWh of nominal energy storage at 25°C.
Integrated Cell Balancing: Helps maintain balanced cell voltages across the lifepo4 200ah cells.
Bluetooth Connectivity: Monitor cell voltage, temperature and alarms through VictronConnect.
Expandable Storage: This 12v 200ah battery supports series and parallel configurations per Victron guidelines.
Long Cycle Life: Rated for 2,500 cycles at 80% depth of discharge, retaining at least 80% capacity under specified conditions.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product code	BAT512120610
Battery chemistry	Lithium iron phosphate — LiFePO4
Nominal voltage	12.8V
Nominal capacity at 25°C	200Ah
Nominal energy at 25°C	2,560Wh
Recommended continuous discharge current	200A or less
Maximum continuous discharge current	400A
Recommended charge current	100A or less
Recommended charge voltage	14.2V
Float voltage	13.5V
Charging temperature range	+5°C to +50°C
Discharging temperature range	−20°C to +50°C
Terminal size	M8
Dimensions (H × W × D)	237 × 321 × 152mm
Weight	20kg
Protection rating	IP22

Choose a Compatible Battery Management System

Select an external BMS suitable for the Victron Lithium Battery Smart range and your system’s charging equipment and loads.

Options include the smallBMS, VE.Bus BMS V2, Smart BMS CL 12/100, Smart BMS 12/200 and Lynx Smart BMS.

For further information, see the official Victron Lithium Battery Smart product page.

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